Financial Manager-Assistant Chief

Veterans Health Administration • Mountain View, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief, Finance at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center supports the Financial Officer in establishing and maintaining an integrated system of facility operations. The role is critical to supporting the healthcare organization's mission, strategic plan, and programs. Financial services include accounting, budgeting, analysis, auditing, reporting, and other assignments provided by the Chief, Finance.

The position oversees and evaluates financial management and accounting operations, including financial controls, reconciliations, transactions, reporting, audits, budget planning, resource management, and personnel supervision. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is not a virtual position.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-12, in the normal line of progression; examples include analyzing financial management and accounting systems, managing and reconciling financial accounts and budgets, conducting financial and operational audits, analyzing budget execution and financial trends, preparing financial reports and recommendations, and supervising or leading financial management personnel and operations.
• Current Federal employees who held a GS grade during the past 52 weeks must meet the GS-13 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-12.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Completion of required application, assessment, and questionnaire steps, including the Supervisory Situational Judgment Test.
• Selected applicants must undergo a background/security investigation and complete online onboarding and acceptable identity-document requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Applicants must clearly document relevant duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week to receive experience credit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate accounting systems, financial controls, and procedures for compliance with federal regulations.
• Oversee accounting operations, account reconciliations, financial transactions, and financial reporting.
• Conduct financial audits to identify deficiencies, evaluate internal controls, and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate financial operations, program efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resource utilization through operational audits.
• Analyze financial statements, cost reports, and budgetary data to support financial planning and resource management.
• Advise management on financial policies, resource allocation, and improvements to financial management practices.
• Analyze expenditures, funding trends, and financial data to forecast future resource requirements.
• Develop financial projections, cost analyses, and reports to support budget planning and management decisions.
• Assign and review work, evaluate performance, and provide technical guidance to financial management personnel.
• Direct employee development, address personnel matters, and ensure efficient financial operations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families, with eligibility dependent on position type.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed